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Puffin - The Shiants

Shiants, Outer Hebrides

Type:Birds - Puffins

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It's possible to visit a breeding colony on The Shiant Isles which lies about 5 miles east of Lewis. A few of boats operate from Harris and Lewis
Can be vocal in summer "cor-wee".

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